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Where Were the Planets on October 24, 1960?
Quick Answer
On October 24, 1960, the Sun was in Scorpio (1°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 24, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°33' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 0°54' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°04'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 23°44'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 23°25'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 3°23'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 14°07'23" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 29°43'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°00'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°09'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 8°34'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°34'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°58'20" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on October 24, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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